Excellent
#696 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 18% in state
Altoona School
Elementary School · Lake · Altoona, FL
A Lake charter elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
42630 STATE ROAD 19, Altoona, FL 32702
- Math 71% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Altoona School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Altoona School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,762
Median home value
$92,700
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umatilla Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Cypress Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 580 | Compare → |
| Imagine Schools at South LakeCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.5 | K–8 | Not available | 1,061 | Compare → |
| Minneola Conversion Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 1,735 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lake
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #6 of 50
- District spending per student
- $10,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Altoona School is listed in LAKE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Altoona School
Altoona School is a public elementary school in Altoona, FL, part of Lake, serving approximately 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #696 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Altoona School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Altoona School
What grades does Altoona School serve?
Altoona School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Altoona School?
Altoona School has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altoona School?
The student-teacher ratio at Altoona School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Altoona School rank in FL?
Altoona School ranks #696 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Altoona School's MySchoolScout rating?
Altoona School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Altoona School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Altoona School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Altoona School a charter school?
Yes, Altoona School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Altoona School a Title I school?
No, Altoona School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Altoona School?
72.5% of students at Altoona School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (352) 669-3444
- Area population (ZIP 32702)
- 2,732
- Area median age
- 56.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32702; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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